How to Pronounce Inspires

To pronounce "inspires", say INSP-ir-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

INSP-ir-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “inspires”

"inspires" has 3 syllables: insp-ir-es. It rhymes with fires and retires, if that helps it stick.

What does inspires mean?

verb

  1. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
  2. To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

    “Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue.”

Synonyms

beghast

Antonyms

expire

Words that rhyme with inspires

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

firesretiresgyresrequireschoirsnyerswiressiresshiresmiresviresadmires

Related words

animateexaltexhortrevolutionizeenliveninvigorateinstigateurge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inspires"?▾

"Inspires" has 3 syllables: insp · ir · es.

What does "inspires" mean?▾

Inspires: To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

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